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NYCC's "Self-Test Table"
The D ride thread had me wondering if the club might consider adjusting the "Self Test" table in the About Rides section? In nutshell, thinking that if a time = 18mph, the table should recommend a eg. B16 (reduce by 2)
I think I'm pointing out the obvious, but while NYCC ride ratings are supposed to be based on "cruising speed" or sometimes "speed on flat roads", the self-test table is returning guidelines based on a time trial using your overall average moving speed for the whole ride.
Cycling and lowered bone density: a new elephant walks into the room
Gretchen Reynolds likes to question basic assumptions. We look to our champions to reinforce our beliefs, but sometimes the news is less than good. From what I read here, not enough studies including relevant variables to our cohorts asks more questions than supply answers.
a "D" ride
Tune Ups for $49
A new menace in Central Park.
I went for my second ride since late October: all of two laps in Central Park. That followed a desultory three laps Monday. Now with those five laps in the bag, I've got all my base miles in.
Missing from our Message Board tool bar
Is there some way to include a spell checker?
Encountered some cyclist rage on Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge on the weekend
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GCamT_K1OF4&feature=youtu.be
Video footage linked above, thankfully I was riding about with my GoPro on.
2019 Great Finger Lakes Bicycle Tour
Hi Members,
Here is an invitation to NYCC members. If you have questions, please contact Dick Porterfield at [email protected].
Come out June 7-9, 2019 for the 39th rendition of the Great Finger Lakes Bicycle Tour and join about 200 like-minded cyclists in the celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the Southern Tier Bicycle Club. The event will be held at the Hidden Valley Group Camp of Watkins Glen State Park in the heart of the beautiful Finger Lakes Region of New York.
New routes accessing Bradley towards Nyack and Tweed
Take Orangetown Clark Trail from its Southern terminus Oak Tree Road in Tappan/Palisades or jump on it at Kings Hwy in Sparkill and/or new section behind Lowe's in Orangeburg. One option is to exit trail at Bataan/Mtn View (Bataan named after WWII bloody battle In Phillippines) or continue on trail to Northern end. If you take Mtn View, pass D'Arte restaurant strip on right(excellent bakery--tell Rolfe you are a friend of Jay's!) At 303 press silver button and carefully cross. Follow Greenbush as it curves left .
New LIRR South Fork Train And Shuttle Services (with caveats!)
(I talk about trains enough on here, I should share the good news when it comes around)
http://web.mta.info/lirr/SouthForkCommuterConnection/index.htm
"The South Fork Commuter Connection (SFCC) is a coordinated rail and bus system created to operate during peak commuting hours in order to provide workers with a public transportation travel option.
This service starts on Monday, March 4, 2019. It will operate Monday through Friday year-round, except for major legal holidays and on Fridays during the summer.
